Jake Sanders began coaching at Sanford Sports in 2023. He is the head strength and conditioning coach at Williston High School and has previous experience working at Sanford Sports in Sioux Falls and Bismarck.

Sanders’ coaching style is detail-oriented and stresses quality over quantity. He believes in an approach that meets athletes where they are, giving them the best chance to express their strengths while building their weaknesses. He values long-term, gradual progress that compounds over time and teaches the value of consistency and hard work.

Sanders enjoys working at Sanford Sports Performance because of the opportunity to learn from other coaches around him. He appreciates the chance to improve every day from the feedback he receives from his team. He also enjoys working with local athletes and is happy to see them succeed.

Sanders holds a master’s degree in kinesiology and is a is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).